"This introduces probably the most hectic week in South African football."

These words, spoken by Danny Jordaan, CEO of the Local Organising Committee, just go to show how important the next few days will be to the 2010 World Cup and football in general in South Africa. Jordaan was speaking at the Soccerex press conference in Sandton, Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Packed into the next week is Soccerex 2008. The football world's eyes are on South Africa and most likely will not leave until the end of the World Cup in 2010.

Soccerex showcases the business side of football and has proved to be a popular global event on the football calendar. Originally Soccerex, which should attract 4000 delegates, was hosted in Dubai but since last year Johannesburg was chosen as its new home.

"Soccerex gives us an opportunity once a year to review the challenges facing football worldwide," said Jordaan.

This year's Soccerex is highlighting the progress South Africa has made during the build up to the 2010 World Cup.

You can visit the Soccerex website here for more information.